not to say

phrase

—used to introduce a more forceful or critical way of describing someone or something

He was impolite, not to say downright rude!

Examples of not to say in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s not to say, by any stretch, Harris is the favorite to win the presidential nomination. — Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

That’s not to say that rates shouldn’t impact your overall level of exposure. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

That’s not to say that sneakers have become less interesting, though. — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 29 Sep. 2026

There are larger forces at work, the stuff that hurts people who hurt people, and portraying that hurt (and its goal, escape) with understanding – not to say excuse-making – takes uncommon talent. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for not to say

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway